PESTICIDE APPLICATOR / LAWN & TREES - IMMEDIATE HIRE

herricks road, Mineola NY

Description

Qualifications: We are seeking a seasoned Lawn Care Applicator to help us provide the following services to our customers: • Fertilizing and Seeding • Aerating and Winter Lawn Prep • Weed and Tick Control • Soil Analysis and Testing • Insect Control and Grub Management • Custom blending fertilization and lime application • Lawn disease treatment • Mosquito treatment Job Responsibilities · Formulate ingredients for common pest control treatments, fertilizing nutrients and disease-prevention routines for various species of plant life · Load chemical sprayers with the appropriate amount of treatment ingredients, and ready devices such as backpack spray equipment for customer landscaping appointments · Operate special spraying devices and manipulate nozzles, hoses and tubes during chemical treatments of lawns and other plants · Apply pesticide formulas to client lawns, gardens and other landscaping layouts to assist with insect problems and promote healthy growth · Determine problems with lawns, trees and other plants in a customer’s yard by identifying cases of disease or fungus and developing an appropriate treatment plan · Monitor insect seasonal activity in the region by observing signs of infestations and reviewing additional outside data about habitat · Organize inventory of spraying equipment, pesticide chemicals and other lawn care treatments in the company’s office and storage building · Clean and inspect all chemical pesticide spraying tools to ensure each device meets all required safety and hazardous materials regulations · Willing to work with landscape crews if needed · Willing to snow plow Necessary Skills Ability to work in a team environment Ability to work in a results-oriented environment Willing to become certified to apply pesticides Able and willing to work in various weather conditions (8-10) hours per day Ability to lift or carry up to 50 pounds (8-10) hours per day Lawn Care Experience: 2 years What we offer: Competitive Salary and 401K Industry and Company Training Advancement Opportunities Company Requirements: Clean/Valid Driver's License Responsible, respectable and a team player Reliable transportation to and from work Professional appearance Must be able to work independently Read & write English a plus